Trump commerce chief confirmed despite questions on Russian ties

Wilbur Ross sails through Senate confirmation to become the new commerce secretary, despite tough questions about his possible ties with Russian oligarchs through his position on the board of the Bank of Cyprus.
28 February 2017, 05:34 AM

'Are you Muslim?'

A son of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was held for questioning for two hours at a Florida airport upon returning from Jamaica
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Muhammad Ali's son detained at US airport: 'Are you Muslim?'

A lawyer says the son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was detained by immigration officials at a Florida of the United States airport.
25 February 2017, 06:37 AM

Trump calls for US nuke supremacy

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to ensure the US nuclear arsenal is at the "top of the pack," saying the United
24 February 2017, 18:00 PM

No mass deportations

US officials promised Mexico no "mass deportations" or use of military force to expel immigrants, moving to calm tensions over
24 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Mexico angrily rejects new US deportation policy

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Mexican leaders on Thursday to try to calm a row over President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies.
23 February 2017, 18:28 PM

Aware of US carrier in South China Sea

China's defence ministry said yesterday it was aware of the presence of a US aircraft carrier strike group in the South China Sea and China
23 February 2017, 18:22 PM

SpaceX cargo ship reaches space station

An unmanned cargo ship packed with food and supplies for astronauts arrived safely at the International Space Station yesterday, a day
23 February 2017, 18:06 PM

Bangladeshi real estate businessman killed in New York

A Bangladeshi expatriate real estate businessman is stabbed to death allegedly by his landlord over a dispute in Bronx of New York.
23 February 2017, 05:56 AM

Trump picks top security adviser

US President Donald Trump on Monday named Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster as his new national security adviser,
21 February 2017, 18:10 PM

Trump decries 'horrible' anti-Semitism

US President Donald Trump denounced anti-Semitism in the United States yesterday in his most forceful remarks to date about a spate of
21 February 2017, 18:08 PM

Buet’s computer science researcher Tanzima wins intl’ award for user privacy solution

A computer science researcher from Buet, among five women from developing countries, has received an international award for her new and innovative solutions for users’ privacy control.
21 February 2017, 08:03 AM

New Yorkers protest Trump's travel ban

New Yorkers gathered on a warm and bright Sunday at the “I Am a Muslim Too” rally in solidarity with communities who have been targeted by Donald Trump's travel ban back in January.
20 February 2017, 21:07 PM

US VP Pence seeks to allay European fears

US Vice President Mike Pence yesterday sought to reassure nervous Europeans of Donald Trump's strong commitment to transatlantic ties
20 February 2017, 18:14 PM

22 migrants flee US to seek asylum in Canada

At least 22 migrants fled the United States for Canada over the weekend, sneaking across the border in Manitoba province to request
20 February 2017, 18:13 PM

Trump's environment pick sworn in

The US Senate on Friday confirmed fossil-fuel ally and global warming skeptic Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency,
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Mattis in ME for first time as Pentagon chief

US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis arrived in the United Arab Emirates yesterday, his first trip to the Middle East since taking office last
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Media 'enemy of the American people'

Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on the media Friday, blasting the press as "the enemy of the American people!"
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Tillerson makes debut as top US diplomat

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson yesterday said his country will work with Russia if doing so benefits Americans, as Moscow pressed
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump presses showdown with intelligence agencies

President Donald Trump pressed his attacks on US intelligence agencies yesterday, vowing to catch "low-life leakers" amid a battle
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM